GC Columns and Accessories

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GC Columns and Accessories
TraceGOLD GC Columns 219
TracePLOT GC Columns 238
TRACE GC Columns 244
consistency
Applications 264
Gas Management 287
Injection Port Septa 293
Injection Port Liners 294
Capillary Accessories 301
Tools 304
GC Equipment 305
Thermo Scientific Syringes 307
Technical Information 322
GC Columns and Accessories
The Thermo Scientific TRACE™ family of GC Columns offers high temperature stability and
exhibits low bleed and long lifetimes. From general purpose non-polar to polar columns,
TraceGOLD™, TRACE and TracePLOT™ columns provide excellent quality and performance,
with guaranteed reproducibility. Our range of GC accessories includes all the consumables
and tools necessary for today’s gas chromatographer.
TraceGOLD GC Columns GC Equipment TracePLOT GC Columns
Offering you a leap forward in Our new GFM Pro flowmeter and The latest innovation in PLOT column
column performance delivering GLD Pro leak detector are essential technology, providing reproducible
low bleed and superior inertness. tools for maintaining optimal analyses of permanent gases,
performance of your GC instrument. hydrocarbons and solvents.
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GC Column Selection
ID column can improve resolution and sensitivity, but with the drawback
of reduced sample capacity and a greater need for sample preparation. It
is a good idea to find a similar application which gives separation of the
desired components and use this as a guide.
C. Film Thickness
Increasing the film thickness increases the sample capacity of the column
and slows the elution of the peaks which can help when analyzing volatile
compounds. A thicker film also reduces the potential of overloading
the column, thus improving the resolution. However, a thicker film can be
more sensitive to degradation. The same component will elute at a higher
temperature on a thick film when compared to a thin film.
Compounds with high boiling points or those with a high molecular weight
should be analyzed using a thin film to improve resolution and avoid
unnecessarily long analysis times.
When selecting a GC column for your analysis, it can often be difficult to
choose the most appropriate column because of the wide range of options. Another factor to consider is the phase ratio (b) which is calculated using
However, the choice can be simplified by considering a number of questions both the internal diameter and film thickness in the following equation:
about the planned separation. This section provides useful information to help
b = Internal diameter (µm)
you determine the most suitable column for your analysis.
4 x Film thickness (µm)
Column Selection for Existing or Regulated Methods
The phase ratio can be used in two ways:
This section provides a number of tools to aid in selecting the most appropriate
1. To categorize the best dimensions for an application:
product from the TRACE family of GC Columns. The Thermo Scientific TRACE
a. For volatile samples b < 100
Phase table lists details for the wide array of phases offered in the TraceGOLD,
b. For general samples b ~ 250
TRACE and TracePLOT GC column ranges. The GC Column Selection by
c. For high molecular weight samples b > 400
Manufacturer table provides a quick cross reference for TRACE columns to
other GC columns. If you are following an ASTM, NIOSH or US EPA method, 2. To transfer an analysis from a column of one ID to another without changing
please refer to the Column Selection by Method tables for the best Thermo the method substantially, choose a column with a similar b value as this will
Scientific product. have similar retention properties.
Method Development Considerations
Film Thickness (µm)
When first developing a method, you should consider these column 0.1 0.25 0.5 1 1.8 3
characteristics to determine the best column for the separation. m) 0.1 250 100 50 25 14 8
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Di 0.53 1325 530 265 133 74 44
C. Film Thickness
D. Column Length Phase ratio (b) of common column dimensions
A. Column Phase D. Column Length
In GC, the separation of two analytes occurs due to differences in their A longer column length will provide greater efficiency and resolution, but
interaction with the stationary phase, therefore a phase must be chosen this is not a linear relationship. Resolution is proportional to the square root
that matches the properties of the sample. For example, if the components of column length, so doubling the column length will increase resolution by
have different boiling points (greater than 2 °C), a non-polar column such approximately 40%. However, increasing the column length will also increase
as the TG-1MS is recommended. If the products differ primarily in their the retention time. Double column length, twice the analysis time. Generally,
polarities, then a polar column such as the TG-WAXMS will be ideal. it is recommended to use the shortest column which will perform the desired
If you know the particular class of your sample, please refer to the column separation.
Selection by Application for a recommended phase (see page 208). Always Additional Considerations
select the least polar column which will perform the separation. Several generalizations regarding GC columns exist that you might rely on
B. Internal Diameter when in doubt. First, 95% of all GC columns used are either TG-1MS, TG-5MS
The selection of the internal diameter is often determined by the instrument or TG-WAXMS type columns. A good starting column is a 30m x 0.25mm ID,
or detection method. Most modern GC equipment will accommodate most 5% Phenyl column with a 0.25µm film thickness, such as the TG-5MS.
column sizes. With a larger internal diameter, column sample capacity (26098-1420; Page 221).
increases, but resolution and sensitivity decrease. Conversely, a smaller This is a non-polar column, which separates predominately on boiling point,
but has some polar characteristics.
For further assistance in choosing the right column for your separation, please
contact our technical support help desk.
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GC Column Selection
Thermo Scientific TRACE GC Column Phase Information
Range Column Phase Polarity Maximum Operating Temperature
TraceGOLD TG-1MS 100% Dimethyl Polysiloxane Non-Polar 330°C / 350°C
TraceGOLD TG-5MS 5% Phenyl Methylpolysiloxane Non-Polar 330°C / 350°C
TraceGOLD TG-SQC Proprietary Non-Polar 330°C / 350°C
TraceGOLD TG-5MS AMINE Base Optimised 5% Phenyl Methylpolysiloxane Non-Polar 300°C / 315°C
TraceGOLD TG-5SILMS Similar to 5% Phenyl Methylpolysiloxane Non-Polar 330°C / 350°C
TraceGOLD TG-5HT 5% Phenyl Methylpolysiloxane Non-Polar 380°C / 400°C
TraceGOLD TG-35MS 35% Phenyl Methylpolysiloxane Mid-Polarity 300°C / 320°C
TraceGOLD TG-35MS AMINE Base Optimised 35% Phenyl Methylpolysiloxane Mid-Polarity 220°C
TraceGOLD TG-17MS 50% Phenyl Polysiloxane Mid-Polarity 300°C / 320°C
TraceGOLD TG-1301MS 6% Cyanopropylphenyl Methylpolysiloxane Mid-Polarity 260°C / 280°C
TraceGOLD TG-624 6% Cyanopropylphenyl Methylpolysiloxane Mid-Polarity 240°C
TraceGOLD TG-1701MS 14% Cyanopropylphenyl Methylpolysiloxane Mid-Polarity 260°C / 280°C
TraceGOLD TG-225MS 50% Cyanopropylmethyl Phenylmethylpolysiloxane Mid-Polarity 240°C
TraceGOLD TG-200MS Trifluoropropyl Methylpolysiloxane Mid-Polarity 320°C / 340°C
TraceGOLD TG-POLAR 90% Cyanopropyl Phenylcyanopropyl Polysiloxane Polar 275°C
TraceGOLD TG-WAXMS Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Polar 260°C
TraceGOLD TG-WAXMS A Acid Optimised Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Polar 250°C
TraceGOLD TG-WAXMS B Base Optimised Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Polar 220°C
TRACE TR-1 100% Dimethyl Polysiloxane Non-Polar 340°C / 360°C for films ≤ 1.0µm
300°C / 320°C for films 1.5 to 3.0µm films
280°C / 300°C for films > 3.0µm
TRACE TR-1MS 100% Dimethyl Polysiloxane Non-Polar 370°C / 380°C
TRACE TR-5 5% Phenyl Methylpolysiloxane Non-Polar 340°C / 350°C for films ≤ 1.5µm
280°C / 300°C for films > 1.5µm
TRACE TR-5MS 5% Phenyl Polysilphenylene-siloxane Non-Polar 360°C / 370°C for films ≤ 1.5µm
350°C / 360°C for films > 1.5µm
TRACE TR-5HT 5% Phenyl Polycarborane Siloxane Non-Polar 380°C / 400°C
TRACE TR-35MS 35% Phenyl Polysilphenylene-siloxane Mid-Polarity 360°C / 370°C
TRACE TR-50MS 50% Phenyl Polysilphenylene-siloxane Mid-Polarity 360°C / 370°C
TRACE TR-V1 6% Cyanopropylphenyl Polysiloxane Mid-Polarity 280°C / 300°C
TRACE TR-1701 14% Cyanopropylphenyl Polysiloxane Mid-Polarity 280°C / 300°C
TRACE TR-225 50% Cyanopropylphenyl Polysiloxane Mid-Polarity 230°C / 250°C
TRACE TR-FAME 70% Cyanopropyl Polysilphenylene-siloxane Polar 250°C / 260°C
TRACE TR-WAX Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Polar 260°C / 280°C for films ≤ 1.0µm
240°C / 260°C for films > 1.0µm
TRACE TR-WAXMS Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Polar 280°C / 300°C
TRACE TR-FFAP TPA Modified Polyethylene Glygol (PEG) Polar 240°C / 250°C
TRACE TR-SIMDIST 100% Dimethyl Polysiloxane Non-Polar 400°C for films ≤ 1.0µm
370°C for 2.65µm films
TRACE TR-524 Cyanopropylpheyl Dimethyl Polysiloxane Mid-Polarity 240°C / 260°C
TRACE TR-525 Proprietary Mid-Polarity 340°C / 360°C
TRACE TR-527 5% Phenyl Polysilphenylene-siloxane Non-Polar 330°C / 350°C
TRACE TR-8095 8% Phenyl Polycarborane-siloxane Mid-Polarity 360°C / 370°C
TRACE TR-8270 5% Phenyl Polysilphenylene-siloxane Non-Polar 330°C / 350°C
TRACE TR-Pesticide 5% Phenyl Methylpolysiloxane Non-Polar 330°C / 350°C
TRACE TR-Pesticide II Proprietary Non-Polar 330°C / 350°C
TRACE TR-Pesticide III 35% Phenyl Methylpolysiloxane Mid-Polarity 300°C / 320°C
TRACE TR-Pesticide IV 35% Phenyl Methylpolysiloxane Mid-Polarity 300°C / 320°C
TRACE TR-Biodiesel (M) 100% Dimethyl Polysiloxane Non-Polar 300°C / 320°C
TRACE TR-Biodiesel (F) Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Polar 280°C / 300°C
TRACE TR-Biodiesel (G) 5% Phenyl Polysilphenylene-siloxane Non-Polar 380°C / 400°C
TRACE TR-DoA5 5% Phenyl Methylpolysiloxane Non-Polar 330°C / 350°C
TRACE TR-DoA35 35% Phenyl Polysilphenylene-siloxane Mid-Polarity 330°C / 350°C
TRACE TR-Dioxin 5MS 5% Phenyl Polysilphenylene-siloxane Non-Polar 330°C / 350°C
TRACE TR-PCB 8MS 8% Phenyl Polysilphenylene-siloxane Mid-Polarity 330°C / 350°C
TracePLOT TR-Bond Alumina (NaSO) NaSO Deactivated Aluminium Oxide Non-Polar 200°C
2 4 2 4
TracePLOT TR-Bond Alumina (KCl) KCl Deactivated Aluminium Oxide Non-Polar 200°C
TracePLOT TR-Bond Msieve 5A Molecular Sieve (5A) Non-Polar 300°C
TracePLOT TR-Bond Q 100% divinylbenzene Non-Polar 280°C / 300°C
TracePLOT TR-Bond Q+ Porous divinyl benzene polymer Mid-Polarity 250°C
TracePLOT TR-Bond S Divinylbenzene 4-vinylpyridine Mid-Polarity 250°C
TracePLOT TR-Bond U Divinylbenzene ethylene glycol / dimethylacrylate Polar 190°C
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GC Column Selection by Manufacturer
Column Phase Manufacturer Recommended Page Column Phase Manufacturer Recommended Page
Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific
Alternative Alternative
Capillary 007-1(MS) Quadrex TG-1MS 220 Capillary DB-225ms Agilent TG-225MS 232
Capillary 007-17(MPS-50) Quadrex TG-17MS 231 Capillary DB-23 Agilent TR-FAME 259
Capillary 007-1701 Quadrex TG-1701MS 230 Capillary DB-2887 Agilent TR-SimDist 257
Capillary 007-2(MP-5) Quadrex TG-5MS 221 Capillary DB-35 Agilent TG-35MS 226
Capillary 007-2(MPS-5) Quadrex TG-5SilMS 224 Capillary DB-35ms Agilent TG-35MS 226
Capillary 007-23 Quadrex TR-FAME 259 Capillary DB-5 Agilent TR-5 247
Capillary 007-5MS Quadrex TG-5MS 221 Capillary DB-5.625 Agilent TG-5MS 221
Capillary 007-624 Quadrex TG-624 229 Capillary DB-5ht Agilent TG-5HT 225
Capillary 007-CW Quadrex TG-WAXMS 234 Capillary DB-5ms Agilent TG-5MS 221
Capillary AT-5 Alltech TR-5 247 Capillary DB-624 Agilent TG-624 229
Capillary AT50 Alltech TG-17MS 231 Capillary DB-FFAP Agilent TG-WAXMS A / TR-FFAP 235/256
Capillary AT-5MS Alltech TG-5MS 221 Capillary DB-HT Sim Dis Agilent TR-SimDist 257
Capillary AT-624 Alltech TG-624 229 Capillary DB-PETRO Agilent TG-1MS 220
Capillary AT-Silar Alltech TR-FAME 259 Capillary DB-WAX Agilent TG-WAXMS 234
Capillary AT-Wax Alltech TR-WAXMS 255 Capillary DB-WAXetr Agilent TR-WAXMS 255
Capillary BP-1 SGE TR-1 245 Capillary Elite-1 PerkinElmer TR-1 245
Capillary BP10 SGE TG-1701MS 230 Capillary Elite-1301 PerkinElmer TG-1301MS 228
Capillary BP20 SGE TG-WAXMS 234 Capillary Elite-17 PerkinElmer TG-17MS 231
Capillary BP21 SGE TG-WAXMS A / TR-FFAP 235/256 Capillary Elite-1701 PerkinElmer TG-1701MS 230
Capillary BP225 SGE TG-225MS 232 Capillary Elite-17ms PerkinElmer TG-17MS 231
Capillary BP5 SGE TG-5MS 221 Capillary Elite-200 PerkinElmer TG-200MS 233
Capillary BP624 SGE TG-624 229 Capillary Elite-23 PerkinElmer TR-FAME 259
Capillary BPX1 SGE TG-1MS / TR-SimDist 220/257 Capillary Elite-35ms PerkinElmer TG-35MS 226
Capillary BPX1 SGE TR-SimDist 257 Capillary Elite-5 PerkinElmer TR-5 247
Capillary BPX1 SGE TR-SimDist 257 Capillary Elite-5ms Perkin Elmer TG-5MS 221
Capillary BPX5 SGE TG-5MS 221 Capillary Elite-5ht PerkinElmer TG-5HT 225
Capillary BPX50 SGE TG-17MS 231 Capillary Elite-624 PerkinElmer TG-624 229
Capillary BPX608 SGE TG-35MS 226 Capillary Elite-FFAP PerkinElmer TG-WAXMS A / TR-FFAP 235/256
Capillary BPX70 SGE TR-FAME 259 Capillary Elite-WAX PerkinElmer TG-WAXMS 234
Capillary BPX90 SGE TG-POLAR 237 Capillary Elite-WAX ETR PerkinElmer TG-WAXMS 234
Capillary BPX-Volatiles SGE TG-624 229 Capillary HP-1 Agilent TR-1 245
Capillary CARBOWAX Agilent TR-WAXMS 255 Capillary HP-17 Agilent TG-17MS 231
Capillary CP-1301 Varian TG-1301MS 228 Capillary HP-1701 Agilent TG-1701MS 230
Capillary CP-FFAP CB Varian TG-WAXMS A / TR-FFAP 235/256 Capillary HP-1MS Agilent TG-1MS 220
Capillary CP-Select624CB Varian TG-624 229 Capillary HP20M Agilent TG-WAXMS 234
Capillary CP-Sil 19CB Varian TG-1701MS 230 Capillary HP-23 Agilent TR-FAME 259
Capillary CP-Sil 5CB Varian TR-1 245 Capillary HP-35 Agilent TG-35MS 226
Capillary CP-Sil 5CB MS Varian TG-1MS 220 Capillary HP-35MS Agilent TG-35MS 226
Capillary CP-Sil 88 Varian TR-FAME 259 Capillary HP-5 Agilent TR-5 247
Capillary CP-Sil 8CB Varian TG-5SilMS 224 Capillary HP-50+ Agilent TG-17MS 231
Capillary CP-SimDist Varian TR-SimDist 257 Capillary HP-5MS Agilent TG-5MS 221
Capillary CP-Wax 51 (Amines) Varian TG-WAXMS B 236 Capillary HP5-TA Agilent TG-5MS 221
Capillary CP-Wax 52CB Varian TG-WAXMS 234 Capillary HP-88 Agilent TR-FAME 259
Capillary CP-Wax 58 CB (FFAP) Varian TG-WAXMS A / TR-FFAP 235/256 Capillary HP-FFAP Agilent TG-WAXMS A / TR-FFAP 235/256
Capillary DB-1 Agilent TR-1 245 Capillary HP-INNOWax Agilent TG-WAXMS 234
Capillary DB-1301 Agilent TG-1301MS 228 Capillary HP-VOC Agilent TG-624 229
Capillary DB-17 Agilent TG-17MS 231 Capillary HP-Wax Agilent TG-WAXMS 234
Capillary DB-1701 Agilent TG-1701MS 230 Capillary HT5 SGE TG-5HT 225
Capillary DB-17ht Agilent TG-17MS 231 Capillary HT8 SGE TR-PCB 8MS 260
Capillary DB-17ms Agilent TG-17MS 231 Capillary MDN-35 Sigma Aldrich TG-35MS 226
Capillary DB-1ms Agilent TG-1MS 220 Capillary MDN-5 Sigma Aldrich TR-5 247
Capillary DB-200 Agilent TG-200MS 233 Capillary MDN-5S Sigma Aldrich TG-5SilMS 224
Capillary DB-225 Agilent TG-225MS 232 Capillary Nukol Sigma Aldrich TG-WAXMS 234
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Column Phase Manufacturer Recommended Page Column Phase Manufacturer Recommended Page
Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific
Alternative Alternative
Capillary OV-1 Ohio Valley TR-1 245 Capillary VF-200ms Varian TG-200MS 233
Capillary OV-17 Ohio Valley TG-17MS 231 Capillary VF-23ms Varian TR-FAME 259
Capillary OV-1701 Ohio Valley TG-1701MS 230 Capillary VF-35ms Varian TG-35MS 226
Capillary OV-5 Ohio Valley TR-5 247 Capillary VF-5ht Varian TG-5HT 225
Capillary OV-624 Ohio Valley TG-624 229 Capillary VF-5ms Varian TG-5MS 221
Capillary Petrocol 2887 Sigma Aldrich TR-SimDist 257 Capillary ZB-1 Phenomenex TR-1 245
Capillary Petrocol DH Sigma Aldrich TG-1MS 220 Capillary ZB-1701 Phenomenex TG-1701MS 230
Capillary Petrocol EX2887 Sigma Aldrich TR-SimDist 257 Capillary ZB-1701P Phenomenex TG-WAXMS 234
Capillary Rtx-1 Restek TR-1 245 Capillary ZB-1HT Inferno Phenomenex TR-SimDist 257
Capillary Rtx-1301 Restek TG-1301MS 228 Capillary ZB-1MS Phenomenex TG-1MS 220
Capillary Rtx-1701 Restek TG-1701MS 230 Capillary ZB-35 Phenomenex TG-35MS 226
Capillary Rtx-1MS Restek TG-1MS 220 Capillary ZB-5 Phenomenex TR-5 247
Capillary Rtx-200 Restek TG-200MS 233 Capillary ZB-50 Phenomenex TG-17MS 231
Capillary Rtx-200MS Restek TG-200MS 233 Capillary ZB-5HT Inferno Phenomenex TG-5HT 225
Capillary Rtx-225 Restek TG-225MS 232 Capillary ZB-5MS Phenomenex TG-5MS 221
Capillary Rtx-2330 Restek TG-POLAR 237 Capillary ZB-5MS Si Phenomenex TG-5SilMS 224
Capillary Rtx-2560 Restek TR-FAME 259 Capillary ZB-624 Phenomenex TG-624 229
Capillary Rtx-2887 Restek TR-SimDist 257 Capillary ZB-FFAP Phenomenex TG-WAXMS A / TR-FFAP 235/256
Capillary Rtx-35 Restek TG-35MS 226 Capillary ZB-WAX Phenomenex TG-WAXMS 234
Capillary Rtx-35 Amine Restek TG-35MS AMINE 227 Capillary ZB-WAXplus Phenomenex TR-WAXMS 255
Capillary Rtx-35MS Restek TG-35MS 226 PLOT Alumina-PLOT Supelco TG-BOND Alumina (Na2SO4) 239
Capillary Rtx-5 Restek TR-5 247 PLOT AT-Alumina Alltech TG-BOND Alumina (Na2SO4) 239
Capillary Rtx-5 Amine Restek TG-5MS AMINE 223 PLOT AT-Molsieve Alltech TG-BOND Msieve 5A 240
Capillary Rtx-50 Restek TG-17MS 231 PLOT AT-Q Alltech TG-BOND Q 241
Capillary Rtx-5SilMS Restek TG-5SilMS 224 PLOT CP-Al2O3/KCl Varian TG-BOND Alumina (KCl) 239
Capillary Rtx-624 Restek TG-624 229 PLOT CP-Al2O3/Na2SO4 Varian TG-BOND Alumina (Na2SO4) 239
Capillary Rtx-Volatiles Restek TG-624 229 PLOT CP-Molsieve 5A Varian TG-BOND Msieve 5A 240
Capillary Rtx-Wax Restek TG-WAXMS 234 PLOT CP-PoraPLOT Q Varian TG-BOND Q 241
Capillary Rxi-17 Restek TG-17MS 231 PLOT CP-PoraPLOT S Varian TG-BOND S 242
Capillary Rxi-1ms Restek TG-1MS 220 PLOT CP-PoraPLOT U Varian TR-BOND U 242
Capillary Rxi-5HT Restek TG-5HT 225 PLOT GS-Alumina Agilent TG-BOND Alumina (Na2SO4) 239
Capillary Rxi-5MS Restek TG-5MS 221 PLOT GS-Alumina KCl Agilent TG-BOND Alumina (KCl) 239
Capillary Rxi-5Sil MS Restek TG-5SilMS 224 PLOT GS-Molsieve Agilent TG-BOND Msieve 5A 240
Capillary SE-30 Agilent TG-1MS 220 PLOT GS-Q Agilent TG-BOND Q+ 241
Capillary SE-52 Agilent TG-5MS 221 PLOT HP PLOT M Agilent TG-BOND Alumina (Na2SO4) 239
Capillary SE-54 Agilent TG-5MS 221 PLOT HP PLOT Molsieve Agilent TG-BOND Msieve 5A 240
Capillary SolGel-Wax SGE TG-WAXMS 234 PLOT HP PLOT S Agilent TG-BOND Alumina (Na2SO4) 239
Capillary SP-2100 Supelco TG-1MS 220 PLOT HP-UPLOT Agilent TG-BOND U 242
Capillary SP-2250 Supelco TG-17MS 231 PLOT Molsieve 5A PLOT Supelco TG-BOND Msieve 5A 240
Capillary SP-2330 Supelco TR-FAME 259 PLOT PLT-5A Quadrex TG-BOND Msieve 5A 240
Capillary SP-2380 Supelco TR-FAME 259 PLOT PoraBond Q Varian TG-BOND Q 241
Capillary SPB-1 Supelco TR-1 245 PLOT PoraBond U Varian TG-BOND U 242
Capillary SPB-1 Sulfur Supelco TR-1 245 PLOT Rt-Alumina Bond (KCl) Restek TG-BOND Alumina (KCl) 239
Capillary SPB-17 Supelco TG-17MS 231 PLOT Rt-Alumina Bond Restek TG-BOND Alumina (Na2SO4) 239
Capillary SPB-35 Supelco TG-35MS 226 (Na2SO4)
Capillary SPB-5 Supelco TR-5 247 PLOT Rt-Msieve 5A Restek TG-BOND Msieve 5A 240
Capillary SPB-50 Supelco TG-17MS 231 PLOT Rt-Q-BOND Restek TG-BOND Q 241
Capillary Stabilwax Restek TG-WAXMS 234 PLOT Rt-QS-BOND Restek TG-BOND Q+ 241
Capillary Stabilwax-DA Restek TG-WAXMS A / TR-FFAP 235/256 PLOT Rt-S-BOND Restek TG-BOND S 242
Capillary Stabilwax-DB Restek TG-WAXMS B 236 PLOT Rt-U-BOND Restek TG-BOND U 242
Capillary SUPELCOWAX-10 Supelco TG-WAXMS 234 PLOT Supel-Q-PLOT Supelco TG-BOND Q 241
Capillary VF-17ms Varian TG-17MS 231
Capillary VF-1ms Varian TG-1MS 220
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Acids 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Acid / Neutral Drugs 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Alcohols 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Alcohols in Beverages 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Aldehydes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Alditol Acatates (sugars) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Amines - Aliphatic 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Amines - Aromatic 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Antidepressants 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Benzenes, substituted 4 4
Biodiesel - Methanol 4
Biodiesel - FAMEs 4 4
Biodiesel - Glycerine 4
Brominated Flame Retardants 4 4 4 4 4 4
Butter Fat 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Carboxylic Acids
Cigarette Lighter Fuel 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Chlorinated Aromatics 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Dioxins 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Drugs of Abuse 4
Drugs of Abuse - THC 4 4 4 4
Essential Oils 4 4 4 4 4 4
Explosives 4
FAMEs 4 4 4 4 4
Glucose - Methylated 4
Herbicides 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Hydrocarbons 4 4
Ketones 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Monomers 4 4 4
Nitroaromatics 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Organic acids
Organochlorine Pesticides 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Organophosphorous Pesticides 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PAHs 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Paraffins 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PCBs 4 4 4 4 4 4
Pesticides 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Petroleum 4 4 4
Phenols 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Phthalates 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Plant Sterols 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Polyethylene 4 4
Polymers 4 4 4
Polywax 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Pyrethroids 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Sedatives 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Semivolatiles 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Silicon Oil 4 4
Solvents 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Terpenes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Triglycerides 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
TRPH 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Volatiles 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Xylenes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
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GC Column Selection by U.S. Pharmacopeia Specifications
The USP specifications are listed below with the appropriate Thermo When in doubt, it is recommended that you consult the original complete
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USP Code Description Recommended Page
Thermo Scientific Phase
G1 Dimethylpolysiloxane oil TG-1MS 220
TR-1 MS 246
TR-1 245
G2 Dimethylpolysiloxane gum TG-1MS 220
TR-1 MS 246
TR-1 245
G3 50% Phenyl-50% methylpolysiloxane TG-17MS 231
TR-50MS 252
G5 3-Cyanopropylpolysiloxane TR-FAME 259
G6 Trifluoropropyl Methylpolysiloxane TG-200MS 233
G7 50% Cyanopropyl Phenylmethyl Polysiloxane TG-225MS 232
G16 Polyethylene glycol compound (ave. mol. wt. ~15,000) with diepoxide linker TG-WAXMS 234
TR-WAX MS 255
TR-WAX 254
G19 50% Cyanopropyl 50% Phenylmethyl Polysiloxane TG-225MS 232
G20 Polyethylene glycol (ave. mol. wt. of 380 - 420) TG-WAXMS 234
TR-WAX MS 255
TR-WAX 254
G27 5% Phenyl-95% methylpolysiloxane TG-5MS 221
TR-5MS 248
TR-5 247
G36 1% Vinyl-5% phenylmethylpolysiloxane TR-5MS 248
TR-5 247
G38 Phase G1 containing a small percentage of tailing inhibitor TG-1MS 220
TR-1 MS 246
TR-1 245
G42 35% Phenyl-65% dimethylpolysiloxane (percentages refer to molar substitution) TG-35MS 226
TR-35MS 250
G43 6% Cyanopropylphenyl-94% dimethylpolysiloxane (percentages refer to molar substitution) TG-624 229
TR-V1 258
G46 14% Cyanopropylphenol-86% methylpolysiloxane TG-1701MS 230
TR-1701 251
G48 90% biscyanopropyl 10% cyanopropyl phenyl polysiloxane TG-POLAR 237
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GC Column Selection by ASTM Method
Selected ASTM methods are listed below with the appropriate Thermo ommended that you consult the original complete method or contact our
Scientific GC column offerings. In some cases, there is more than one technical support team for additional information or help in choosing the
phase or column dimension that can be used. When in doubt, it is rec- correct column for your application.
Method Title Recommended Part Number Page
Thermo Scientific Phase
D1983 Fatty acid methyl ester composition TG-WAXMS 26088-1420 234
D2245 Oils and oil acids in solvent-reducible paints TR-FAME 260M154P 259
D2268 High-purity n-heptane and isooctane TG-1MS Inquire 220
D2306 C8 aromatic hydrocarbons TG-WAXMS 26088-1540 234
D2360 Trace impurities in monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons TG-WAXMS 26088-1550 234
D2426 Butadiene dimer and styrene in butadiene concentrates TR-1 260A470P 245
D2427 Determination of C2 through C5 hydrocarbons in gasoline TR-1 260A470P 245
D2456 Polyhydric alcohols in alkyd resin TG-WAXMS 26088-2980 234
D2580 Phenols in water TG-5MS 26098-2230 221
D2753 Oil and oil acids TR-FAME 260M154P 259
D2800 FAME analysis TR-FAME 260M154P 259
D2804 Purity of methyl ethyl ketone TG-WAXMS 26088-2980 234
D2887 Boiling range distribution of petroleum fractions TR-SimDist 260S348P 257
TR-SimDist 260S347S 257
D2998 Polyhydric alcohols in alkyd resin TG-1MS 26099-2970 220
D2999 Monopentaerythritol in commercial pentaerythritol TG-1MS Inquire 220
D3009 Composition of turpentine TG-WAXMS 26088-2240 234
D3054 Cyclohexane TG-1MS Inquire 220
D3168 Polymers in emulsion paints TG-1MS 26099-2970 220
D3257 Aromatics in mineral spirits TG-624 26085-3960 229
D3271 Solvent analysis in paints TG-WAXMS 26088-2980 234
D3304 PCBs in environmental materials TG-5MS 26098-1540 221
TR-PCB 8MS 26AJ148P 260
D3328 Comparison of waterborne petroleum oils TR-1 260A395P 245
D3329 Purity of methyl isobutyl ketone TG-WAXMS 26088-2980 234
TG-624 26085-3960 229
D3432 Unreacted toluene diisocyanates in urethane prepolymers and coating solutions TG-1MS 26099-3090 220
D3447 Purity of halogentated organic solvents TG-624 26085-3960 229
D3452 Identification of rubber TG-1MS 26099-3090 220
D3457 FAME analysis TR-FAME 260M154P 259
D3534 PCBs in water TG-5MS 26098-336 221
TR-PCB 8MS 26AJ148P 260
D3545 Alcohol content and purity of acetate esters TG-624 26085-3960 229
D3687 Alcohol content and purity of acetate esters TG-WAXMS 26088-2980 234
D3695 Volatile alcohols in water by direct aqueous-injection GC TG-WAXMS 26088-2980 234
D3710 Boiling range distribution of gasoline and gasoline fractions TR-SimDist 260S348P 257
TR-SimDist 260S347S 257
D3725 Fatty acids in drying oils TR-FAME Inquire 259
D3760 Isopropylbenzene (cumene) TG-WAXMS 26088-1550 234
TG-1MS Inquire 220
D3797 o-Xylene TG-WAXMS 26088-2360 234
D3798 p-Xylene TG-WAXMS 26088-2360 234
D3871 Purgeable organic compounds in water using headspace sampling TG-624 26085-4080 229
D3893 Purity of methyl amyl ketone and methyl isoamyl ketone TG-624 26085-3960 229
D3973 Low molecular weight halogenated hydrocarbons in water TG-624 26085-3960 229
D4059 PCBs in insulating liquids TG-5MS 26098-1540 221
TR-PCB 8MS 26AJ148P 260
D4415 Dimer in acrylic acid TG-WAXMS 26088-1430 234
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Method Title Recommended Part Number Page
Thermo Scientific Phase
D4443 Residual vinyl chloride monomer content in ppb range in homo- and co-polymers
by headspace GC TG-624 26085-3960 229
D4735 Trace thiophene in refined benzene TG-WAXMS 26088-2250 234
D4773 Propylene gycol monomethyl ether, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, and propylene TR-5 260E470P 247
glycol monomethyl ether acetate
D4806 Denatured fuel ethanol for blending with gasoline for use as automotive spark-ignition TG-1MS Inquire 220
engine fuel
D4815 MTBE, ETBE, TAME, DIPE, tert-Amyl Alcohol and C1 to C4 Alcohols in gasoline TR-1 260A396P 245
D4864 Traces of methanol in propylene concentrates TG-5MS Inquire 221
D4947 Chlordane and heptachlor in indoor air TG-5MS 26098-3360 221
D5060 Impurities in high-purity ethylbenzene TG-WAXMS 26088-2360 234
D5075 Nicotine in indoor air TG-5MS 26098-2970 221
D5134 Petroleum naphthas through n-nonane TG-1MS Inquire 220
D5135 Styrene TG-WAXMS 26088-2360 234
D5399 Boiling point distribution of hydrocarbon solvents TR-SimDist 260S348P 257
D5441 Methyl t-butyl ether TG-1MS Inquire 220
D5442 Petroleum waxes TG-1MS 26099-1430 220
TG-5MS 26098-1300 221
D5480 Motor oil volatility TG-5MS Inquire 221
D5501 Ethanol content of denatured fuel ethanol TG-1MS Inquire 220
D5580 Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, p/o/m-xylene, C9 and heavier aromatics in finished gasoline TR-1 260A470P 245
D5599 Oxygenates in gasoline by oxygen selective FID TG-1MS 26099-3080 220
D5623 Sulfur compounds in light petroleum liquids using sulfur selective detection TG-1MS Inquire 220
D5713 High purity benzene for cyclohexane feedstock TG-1MS Inquire 220
D5739 Oil spill source identification using positive ion electron impact low resolution MS TG-5MS 26098-1420 221
D5769 Benzene, toluene and total aromatics in finished gasolines TG-1MS 26099-3080 220
TG-624 26085-3330 229
D5790 Purgeable organic compounds in water TG-5MS 26098-1420 221
D5812 Organochlorine pesticides in water TG-1701MS 26090-1420 230
TG-17MS 26089-1420 231
TG-WAXMS 26088-1550 234
D5917 Trace impurities in monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons TR-FAME 260M154P 259
D5974 Fatty androsin acids in tall oil fraction products TG-1MS Inquire 220
D5986 Oxygenates, benzene, toluene, C8-C12 aromatics and total aromatics in finished TG-5MS 26098-1420 221
gasoline by GC/FTIR
D6160 PCBs in waste materials TR-SimDist 260S250P 257
D6352 Boiling range distribution of petroleum fractions TG-1MS Inquire 220
TR-SimDist 260S250P 257
D6417 Engine oil volatility TG-1MS Inquire 220
D6584 Free and Total Glycerin in B-100 Biodiesel TR-BioDiesel (G) 26AF024P 261
D6729 Individual components in spark ignition engine fuels TG-1MS Inquire 220
D6730 Individual components in spark ignition engine fuels using precolumn TG-5MS 26098-2960 221
TG-624 26085-4080 229
E202 Ethylene glycols and propylene glycols TR-5 260E470P 247
E475 Di-tert-butyl peroxide TG-1MS Inquire 220
E1616 Acetic anhydride TG-WAXMS 26088-3090 234
E1863 Acrylonitrile TR-SimDist 260S250P 257
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